Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zenkeri
ID:
373693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 2: 301 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373025



Common Names

  • Monodora zenkeri
  • Zenkeri Monodora
  • Monodora Zenkeri


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Description

Monodora zenkeri (also called Zenker's Monodora, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monodora zenkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monodora zenkeri is a yellow, fragrant, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monodora zenkeri is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It is an easy to grow plant that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial shade, but can tolerate full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist and to deadhead spent flowers to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Monodora zenkeri

Monodora zenkeri is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Monodora zenkeri FAQ

What is the common name of Monodora zenkeri?

African nutmeg

What is the scientific name of African nutmeg?

Monodora zenkeri

What is the natural habitat of Monodora zenkeri?

Tropical rainforests of West Africa

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

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